All United Kingdom articles – Page 59
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NewsWorldwide Fruit hails sales success at annual Jazz Apple Symposium
Event gave growers opportunity to share best practice and discuss key threats and opportunities in horticulture
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NewsAgroforestry advice for Sainsbury’s farmers in new initiative
Supermarket has worked with the Woodland Trust over the last 20 years and is celebrating the milestone
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NewsHospitality venue openings rise for first time in two years
There were 462 new openings between March and June, driven by growth of casual dining sector
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NewsAlfresco dining pushes up produce sales
August retail data shows a boost in supermarket sales thanks to warmer weather and lower prices
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NewsWaitrose unveils major c-store opening programme
Supermarket chain is promising a new retail blueprint for the modern consumer
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NewsKM Packaging bolsters team with new customers ops specialist
Martin Penney has 15 years experience in retail and order management
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NewsSmeta 7.0 'sounds death knell' for UK berry sector
UK berry growers warn of dire consequences to industry if producers must pay seasonal worker fees
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NewsWorldwide Fruit sets out climate action targets in sustainability report
Fruit supplier aims to reduce carbon emissions with a range of initiatives from water to packaging
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NewsFresh Direct secures tieup with third British vertical farming supplier
GrowUp Farms is the latest supplier to work with the footservice giant
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NewsAngus Soft Fruits officially launches new AVA raspberries
AVA Monet and AVA Dali developed to improve economic viability of raspberry growing following downturn in production related to high costs
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NewsHow to succeed with science-based targets
More and more fresh produce companies are turning to science-based SBTi targets as they plot their paths to net zero. Two major UK growers share their experiences of the journey
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NewsLidl extends worker salary tool to UK banana supply chains
Retailer plans to use living wage calculator developed with IDH to ensure it pays its share of ‘living wage’ for plantation workers
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NewsCherry grower Marshall Farms expands supply deal with Asda
Producer begins supplying fruit for own-label as well as Scotty Brand packs in extension of existing partnership
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CommentLack of experienced leadership is at the heart of Asda’s struggles
Ged Futter, partner at The Retail Mind and former senior buying manager at Asda, examines why the supermarket is continuing to flounder
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NewsNew tech helps importer avoid the avocado hard sell
Well-timed investment in technology and a carefully planned procurement programme have combined to give UK importer Worldwide Fruit a considerable advantage
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NewsNFU receives cash boost for school projects
NFU Education receives funding from NFU Mutual Charitable Trust for nationwide school initiatives
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NewsFresh Kitchen serves up new range for foodservice
Fresh Direct’s food manufacturing arm is supplying Brakes with 18 new dishes to help hospitality
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NewsNFU highlights importance of self-sufficiency in UK food sector
Farmers’ union wants support to boost the nation’s health, climate resilience and economic growth
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NewsDefra minister backs FareShare manifesto
Daniel Zeichner praises FareShare’s commitment to fighting food waste but says his government must tackle food poverty
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NewsJohn Walgate replaces Jack Ward as British Growers CEO
Finance and pet food industry specialist steps into the role vacated by Ward in September